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Alpena, MI Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Christian Flores

Why I chose Alpena over bigger cities

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a small town city with about 10,178 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Alpena sits at 585.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $599 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting...

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Dylan

Dog-friendly places in Alpena?

Hey, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $110,400 on average. Household incomes average around $47,604 in Alpena. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would yo...

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Everly M.

Biggest downsides of living in Alpena?

I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $599 for rent here. Median household income is $47,604, which feels on the lower side for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. TIA! There's a real s...

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Ella

Planning a move to Alpena -neighborhoods?

I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $47,604 in Alpena. Poverty rate is 12.8%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food...

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Ashley T.

Moving from Tampa to Alpena next month

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? Cheers. The parks and outdoor ar...

15 replies 4 upvotes moving
Everly M.

Planning a move to Alpena -neighborhoods?

So, With a population of 10,178, Alpena is a small town. Homes are going for about $110,400 on average. It's a a small town city with about 10,178 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Alpena sits at 585.8 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent ci...

7 replies 11 upvotes moving
Ella

Co-working spaces in Alpena?

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 10,178 people. You can expect to pay around $599 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Does this match your experience?

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Allison Hernandez

Living in Alpena -the reality

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid.

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